Exam 29: Psychosocial Needs of the Older Adult

A student nurse visiting a senior center says,"It's depressing to see these old people.They are weak and frail.I doubt any of them can engage in a discussion." The student is expressing:

A health care provider decides that an elderly patient's pain warrants use of a narcotic analgesic.Nursing staff must take action to reduce the risk of:

An 80-year-old with arthritis has difficulty walking.The patient tells the nurse,"It's awful to be old.Every day is a struggle.No one cares about old people." Select the nurse's best response.

The nurse should complete the Geriatric Depression Scale as part of the assessment if an elderly patient answers which question affirmatively?

A homebound patient drinks a six-pack of beer daily.The patient tells the nurse,"I've been having pain from my arthritis lately,so I take acetaminophen four times a day." The nurse's priority interventions include: (Select all that apply. )

A nurse assesses four patients between the ages of 70 and 80.Which patient has the highest risk for alcohol abuse? The patient who:

When making a distinction as to whether an elderly patient has confusion related to delirium or another problem,what information would be of particular value?

A health care provider writes these new prescriptions for a skilled nursing facility resident: 2 G sodium diet Restraint as needed Limit fluids to 1800 mL daily Continue antihypertensive medication Milk of magnesia 30 mL PO once if no bowel movement for 3 days The nurse should: